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S. S. America
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Crowd waving as S.S. America departs from New York. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 11928862
1940 1949 1940s Adults America American Condition Crowd Crowded Exit Groups Large Group Of Objects Large Group Of People Leave Leaving Liner Member Members Ocean Liner Passenger Craft Pennsylvania Person Persons Philadelphia Pennsylvania Shipping Depart Exiting Liners Multitude Multitudes Packed
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Captured in the bustling era of the 1940s, this print showcases a significant moment in American maritime history. The S. S. America, an iconic ocean liner, stands tall as it prepares to depart from New York City's harbor. A multitude of people has gathered on the dock, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement, waving farewell to loved ones or simply marveling at the grandeur of this majestic vessel. The image perfectly encapsulates the spirit of departure and adventure that characterized this era. Packed together like sardines, adults from all walks of life form a large crowd that stretches as far as the eye can see. Each person is a member of this collective experience - some are passengers bidding adieu to their homeland while others are curious onlookers witnessing history unfold before their eyes. H. Armstrong Roberts skillfully captures not only the physical presence but also the emotional energy emanating from each individual present on that day. The crispness and clarity of his photography allow us to feel transported back in time; we can almost hear laughter mingling with cries of farewell and smell saltwater lingering in the air. This archival piece serves as a powerful reminder of our shared human experiences - moments when we gather together to witness something extraordinary or bid adieu to familiar shores. It invites us to reflect upon our own journeys through life's vast oceans while honoring those who came before us.
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